Should there be rules on personal relationships at work? Meeting one’s significant other at work is one of the most common ways for individuals to find love. This Valentine’s Day, XpertHR looks at five ways employers can prevent problems arising when romance blossoms in the workplace. Have rules on personal relationships at work Many employers […]

Over a quarter of working Brits have met their partner at work. Forget Tinder, PoF and other dating apps – apparently workplaces are a ‘breeding ground’ for romance, with two thirds of Brits having been romantically involved with a colleague – and over a quarter having met their current partner at work. But before we […]

To celebrate 30 years in the business, creative event production company Eclipse has created a 30-step guide to help event organisers make their next project a success. Whether you are facilitating a gala dinner, putting together a conference, or curating an exhibition, this step-by-step list is all you need to ensure an excellent event. Have […]

Music, food and drinks on the menu down at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea FC’s Under The Bridge played host to event agents and corporate bookers for a special venue showcase recently in celebration of ‘Wet Feb’ – the ultimate antidote to Dry January. A refreshing change to the usual run-of-the-mill networking event, guests were welcomed with […]

What trends will be dominating work and home life this year? From Alexa to the Apple Watch, there’s no doubt that innovative technology is revolutionising the way we live and work every day. And with the new year well underway, the team from flexible office specialist Workthere has predicted the top five tech trends we’re […]

Church House Westminster has hosted a dazzling showcase evening for event professionals. A gala dinner hosted by Church House Westminster was attended by 250 event organisers and provided an opportunity for them to experience the London venue’s versatile event spaces, high-tech audio-visual capabilities and inspired menus created by catering partner, CH&CO. Reception drinks and canapes […]

Despite government efforts to get more people on public transport to cut congestion and pollution, Britons would still rather hop in the car. As governments around the world look for ways to get citizens out of cars and onto public transport for health and environmental reasons, a new YouGov survey reveals that it won’t be […]

If you worry that you’re ‘married to the job’, you’re not alone – a huge number of Brits think they are too, and it’s often having a negative effect on their relationships. A recent survey of 2,000 employed adults found 45 per cent habitually work outside of their contracted hours for over an hour a […]

As we approach the impending withdrawal from the EU, many travellers are still in the dark about how Brexit will impact the way we travel. With that in mind, Peter Snowdon, head of global account management at TAG, shares his insights on how travellers can best deal with the changes. Although a lot of uncertainty […]

PA Life Club members have been invited for an evening of ping pong with Bounce at its Holborn location. In March 2019, PA Life Club members will be able to put their ping pong skills to the test, as Bounce welcomes guests. Located in Holborn, London, Bounce is a ground-breaking social entertainment brand where users […]

The winner of £600 of travel vouchers plus a year’s supply of Nescafé Azera coffee has been announced Rebecca Roberts, EA at Linkcity, has won the competition that was launched by Nescafé and PA Life to celebrate the launch of the company’s new Azera by Design coffee. Nescafé Azera has partnered with graphic design students from the […]

The deadline to apply for the CHS Awards, which will once again showcase the best of the UK hospitality industry, is March 1, 2019 Free to enter, the CHS Awards will return this year to once again recognise and celebrate groups and individuals within the UK hospitality industry that do not normally get an opportunity […]

Focus Point: Business travel – February 2019 – Eynsham Hall As part of the PA Life Focus Point for February, we’ve asked our recommended suppliers to provide us with their key news relating to our month-long feature on business travel. As a seasoned business traveller, yourself or your boss will forever be on the look […]

A travel management tool at the palm of your hands… Earlier this week, PA Life were invited to attend the press launch for Corporate Traveller’s exciting and innovative ‘chatbot’ app named Sam (Smart Assistant Manager). Sam is a next generation mobile app that blends artificial intelligence and the expertise of Corporate Traveller consultants to support business […]

For the first time, members of the industry can nominate a colleague for an award. The inaugural Learning and Development Conference kicked off today at Unique Venues Birmingham, where hosts the Birmingham PA Forum revealed that nominations are now open for its annual awards. During the event, Dan Skermer, founder of the Birmingham Forum, shared […]

Wales was the only region in the UK that saw advertised salaries decrease. Salaries are at an all-time high across the UK for the first time in four years, with employees in South West England reaping the rewards most. According to new data by job search engine Adzuna, the only UK region that did not […]

“Simple elements of other online industries – such as transparent pricing, live availability, and online payment systems – have yet to be perfected by the events industry,” said VenueScanner’s Rebecca Kelly. The events industry boasts a number of technological advancements, from mobile ticketing, QR scanners for business cards and sensors to track footfall, so why […]

The annual event welcomed over 1,000 members of the industry across the two days. Story Events is celebrating record attendance to its fifth London Summer Event Show, where over 1,000 visitors and agencies walked through the doors of Banking Hall, London. This number recognises a record for the show and also sees an eight per […]